have on

verb

had on; having on; has on

transitive verb

1

: wear

has on a new suit

2

chiefly British : to trick or deceive intentionally : put on sense 5

3

chiefly British : to have plans for

What do you have on for tomorrow?

Synonyms of have on

• trick
• deceive
• fool
• take in

Examples of have on in a Sentence

you're having me on, aren't you, mate?

Recent Examples on the Web

By elevating awareness of forensic pathology and offering structured, hands-on exposure, medical schools can help students see the profound impact this field has on communities. — Gregory McDonald, STAT, 13 July 2026

Johnson held an umbrella and had on sunglasses that looked like the goggles scientists once wore during nuclear tests. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Anne Arundel County recognizes the impact this incident has on businesses in the area. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Here, our editors have rounded up seven things that good Southern hosts always have on hand for unexpected guests. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for have on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon